Labour Ministry Requests Private-Sector Employers to Grant Leave for Voting in 2024 General Election
The Ministry of Labour has requested all private-sector employers to grant leave to their employees based on the distance to
Colombo Stock Exchange’s ASPI Surpasses 13,000 Mark for the First Time Since January 2022
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has surpassed the 13,000 mark today, November 13, 2024,
U.S. Embassy Lifts Travel Restrictions for Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has lifted the travel restrictions that were issued to American citizens on October 23, 2024,
Sri Lanka Reports Increase in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Cases
Sri Lanka has seen a significant rise in cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in recent days, particularly
US Special Envoy Abby Finkenauer to Visit Sri Lanka to Empower Youth Leaders
The US State Department’s Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer, will visit Sri Lanka from November 12 to
Public Can Verify Candidate and Party Details for 2024 General Election
The public can now verify details about their preferred candidates and political parties contesting the 2024 General Election through the
Department of Meteorology’s Website Being Restored After Cyberattack: SLCERT
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) announced that the Department of Meteorology’s official website, which was hit by
Foreign Ministry Urges U.S. Embassy to Lift Security Advisory for Tourists
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka to lift the security advisory currently in
Ceylon Electricity Board to Submit Revised Tariff Reduction Proposals Next Week
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced that proposals to reduce electricity tariffs will be submitted to the Public Utilities Commission
Schools and Universities to Close for General Elections on November 13-14
The Ministry of Education has announced that, at the request of the Election Commission, all schools nationwide will be closed